Checkr packages

  • Help me understand Checkr packages

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    This article contains the following FAQs:

    What is the difference between a screening and a package?

    A package is a defined set of screenings that will be run after a candidate authorizes their background check. For example, the Essential Criminal Package contains the five screenings in the table below.

    ESSENTIAL CRIMINAL PACKAGE

    SCREENINGS

    Social Security Number Trace

    Sex Offender Registry Check

    Global Watchlist Check

    National Criminal Database Check

    County Criminal Search (7-year)

    What standard screening packages are available?

    Packages: Checkr offers pre-built packages with common combinations of Checkr's most frequently requested screenings. For a full list of Checkr’s default packages, refer to Available packages and add-ons.

    Standalone screenings: The following screenings may be ordered as standalone screenings:

    • Employment Verification: Confirm a candidate's current and/or previous employer(s).
    • Education Verification: Confirm a candidate's educational history.
    • Motor Vehicle Record (MVRs): Complete a standard MVR screening.

    For pricing information, visit Checkr’s Pricing page or contact Checkr. Note that in addition to the cost of the background check, reports might incur third-party access fees.

    Can I create, add screenings to, and/or customize a package?

    Yes, users with the correct permissions may both create and customize existing packages to fit the needs of your organization. To learn more about which screenings can be added to an existing package, refer to Available packages and add-ons. For instructions on how to create and customize packages, refer to Manage packages. 

    If you need to make changes to your organization's packages and do not have access to the Packages page of the Checkr Dashboard, work with your account admin. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to contact Checkr.

    Note

    Some customization options might be unavailable through partner integrations, and some screenings might take additional setup time.

    Which package is right for me?

    Each organization has unique needs, so it’s important to ensure the package includes comprehensive screenings suitable for the role. For example, if you’re hiring a delivery driver, you may want to include a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening in the package.

    Legal Disclaimer

    This does not constitute and is not intended to be construed as legal advice. Please consult your legal counsel regarding your compliance obligations and best practices.

    How can I determine which checks are in my package(s)?

    You can view your selected packages within the Packages page of the Checkr Dashboard. You will also be able to see which checks are included in a package(s) while preparing to place an order.

    Where can I learn about pricing?

    For information about package prices, visit Checkr Package Pricing. 

  • Available packages and add-ons

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    Packages

    Checkr offers the packages below:

    As of June 1, 2022, Checkr no longer offers standard and premium packages. If you bought these packages, your account will continue to show them.

    If you need a different package, you can create a custom one.

    Add-ons

    Admin and restricted admin roles can add searches to a package.

    Civil searches

    • County civil search (7-year): Search county courts for civil records. This search returns county-level lawsuits that name the candidate as a plaintiff or as a defendant.
    • Federal civil search: Search the federal record database for civil records in federal district courts. This search returns federal lawsuits that name the candidate as a plaintiff or as a defendant.

    Clinic-based drug tests

    • Drug tests: Add your account's existing clinic-based drug tests. To add drug tests to your account, contact Checkr.

    Credit checks

    • Credit checks: Add your account's existing search for publicly available financial information, such as the types below:
      • Accounts in collections
      • Amounts owed
      • Bankruptcies
      • Credit and payment history
      • Tax liens

    Criminal searches

    • County search (7-year): Search for records in relevant county courts as indicated by pointer searches, such as an SSN trace or national criminal search.
    • State search (7-year): Search for records in relevant state criminal records databases as indicated by pointer searches, such as an SSN trace or national criminal search.
    • Federal search: Search the federal record database for criminal records in federal district courts.

    Healthcare sanctions

    • Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) Level 1: Search databases for records of adverse actions against individuals and entities in the healthcare field. This search meets minimum federal requirements.
    • FACIS Level 3: Search databases for records of adverse actions against individuals and entities in the healthcare field. This search exceeds minimum federal requirements.

    Motor vehicle records

    • Motor vehicle record (MVR) report: Search driving history from a given state’s Department of Motor Vehicles or similar government entity. This search includes driving-related records that a criminal search might not show.

    Occupational health tests

    Select a section below to show the list of available tests:

    Physical evaluations and lift tests

    • Height/weight, blood pressure
    • Kraus Weber evaluation
    • Lift testing L1 50 pounds
    • Lift testing L2 75 pounds
    • Non-DOT physical Wellness test

    Hearing & vision tests

    • Audiogram
    • Vision test Ishihara
    • Vision test Jaeger
    • Vision test Snellen
    • Vision test Titmus

    TB tests & x-rays

    • Chest x-ray 1 view
    • Chest x-ray 2 view
    • Oxford TSpot TB
    • TB chest x-ray
    • TB PPD test 1
    • TB PPD test 2

    Immunizations

    • Influenza vaccine
    • Titer hepatitis A
    • Titer hepatitis B HbsAb
    • Titer hepatitis B HbsAb
    • Titer hepatitis C antibody
    • Titer MMR
    • Titer mumps
    • Titer rubella
    • Titer varicella antibody IgG
    • Vaccine hepatitis A
    • Vaccine hepatitis B 1
    • Vaccine hepatitis B 2
    • Vaccine hepatitis B 3
    • Vaccine MMR 1
    • Vaccine MMR 2
    • Vaccine Tdap
    • Vaccine varicella 1
    • Vaccine varicella 2

    Respiratory and pulmonary function tests

    • ASR test
    • OSHA respirator questions
    • ASR test
    • Pulmonary function
    • Pulmonary function with OSHA questions
    • Respirator fit test qualitative
    • Respirator fit test quantitative

    Verifications

    • Education verification: Confirm the candidate’s provided education or certification history.
    • Employment verification: Confirm the candidate's provided work history.
    • Personal reference verification: A researcher asks 1 person the candidate chooses a series of questions about the candidate's relationship and character.
    • Professional reference verification: A researcher asks 1 person the candidate chooses a series of questions about the candidate's relationship and work ability.
    • Professional license verification: Verify that the candidate has an existing professional license that’s active and in good standing.

    International searches

    These searches apply to candidates who live outside the United States (US):

    • International search: Search for criminal records outside the US. If no records are found, an adverse media search happens. Additional charges might apply.
    • International education verification: Confirm the candidate’s provided education or certification history outside of the United States.
    • International employment verification: Confirm the candidate’s provided work history outside of the United States.
    • International identity document validation: Confirm the authenticity and validity of a candidate’s passport, national ID, or driver's license and cross-checks against government databases.
    • International global watchlist: This search identifies whether a candidate is on domestic or international watchlists. This search includes several international, government, and regulatory databases that identify individuals who are either prohibited from certain industries, such as healthcare and finance, or are on criminal lists.

    Out-of-country searches

    These searches apply to candidates who currently live in the US but used to live outside the US:

    • Out-of-country history search: Search for criminal records outside the US. If no records are found, an adverse media search happens. Additional charges might apply.
    • Out-of-country history education verification: Confirm the candidate’s provided education or certification history outside the United States.
    • Out-of-country history employment verification: Confirm the candidate’s provided work history outside of the United States.